Pacific Community Ventures

About The Fund

Pacific Community Ventures (PCV) is a nonprofit social enterprise that strives to create an inclusive economy benefiting all individuals, with a particular focus on underserved communities such as women, people of color, and veterans. PCV is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and it implements its mission through various integrated strategies, primarily by providing small business loans and pro bono business advising to entrepreneurs across California and the United States. The firm's investment activities are characterized by their 'impact-first' approach, offering Restorative Capital that aims at wealth creation and community thriving in under-resourced areas. These investments predominantly support small business leaders and solopreneurs. PCV also operates the Good Jobs Innovation Lab as part of its strategy to promote equitable job creation. The lab’s initiatives help community partners and business owners develop quality employment opportunities and improve workplace environments. Since its inception, PCV has significantly influenced the small business landscape by enabling job creation and tens of thousands of jobs have been supported, resulting in wages paid in the multimillions. Additionally, PCV has evaluated billions in impact investments aimed at generating positive economic and social outcomes. Investment criteria are tailored to propel job growth and community development, with the firm's investment capacity ranging around $730,000 per investment. PCV is also known for its Oakland Fund 2.0, Good Jobs, Good Business Toolkit, and is currently celebrating its 25th anniversary by reflecting on its contributions to economic justice and small business success. Furthermore, the PCV impact model includes involvement in place-based investment initiatives like the Oakland Fund Playbook, which emphasizes capital structuring, community engagement, and impact optimization based on data-driven insights. The firm is committed to overcoming the barriers that stand between marginalized groups and their potential for success, and is actively involved in fostering racial and gender equity, as well as economic resilience among small businesses.